KMPR
KEMPER
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: KMPR
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 18, 2026
Dividend yield: 5.39%
Payout ratio: 191%
KEMPER's most recent dividend payment of $0.32 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 18, 2026. The payout stands at $1.28 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 5.59%.
KMPR dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
KEMPER Dividend yield
KEMPER's dividend yield of 5.59% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.74%, KEMPER's dividend yield is 104% higher. Historically KMPR's dividend yield has averaged at 2.5% in the last 5 years, which is below the current yield.
KMPR Dividend history
KEMPER has been paying dividends for the last 32 years. According to our data KMPR has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 1.6% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 65% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 186%.
KEMPER Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $0.32 | 4.24% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.32 | 3.96% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.32 | 3.51% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.32 | 2.4% |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.32 | 1.95% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.32 | 1.9% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.31 | 1.76% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.31 | 1.97% |
| May 10, 2024 | $0.31 | 2.04% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $0.31 | 2.07% |
| Nov 13, 2023 | $0.31 | 3.14% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.31 | 2.59% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.31 | 2.8% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | $0.31 | 1.92% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.31 | 2.34% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.31 | 2.61% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.31 | 2.66% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.31 | 2.43% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.31 | 2.02% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.31 | 1.84% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.31 | 1.57% |
| Feb 12, 2021 | $0.31 | 1.59% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | $0.3 | 1.71% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.3 | 1.45% |
| May 15, 2020 | $0.3 | 1.94% |
| Feb 14, 2020 | $0.3 | 1.35% |
| Nov 15, 2019 | $0.28 | 1.39% |
| Aug 16, 2019 | $0.25 | 1.32% |
| May 10, 2019 | $0.25 | 1.11% |
| Feb 15, 2019 | $0.25 | 1.2% |
| Nov 16, 2018 | $0.24 | 1.26% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | $0.24 | 1.25% |
| May 11, 2018 | $0.24 | 1.3% |
| Feb 16, 2018 | $0.24 | 1.63% |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.44% |
| Aug 10, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.97% |
| May 11, 2017 | $0.24 | 2.55% |
| Feb 16, 2017 | $0.24 | 2.16% |
| Nov 9, 2016 | $0.24 | 2.56% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.24 | 2.58% |
| May 12, 2016 | $0.24 | 3.07% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $0.24 | 4.03% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.24 | 2.39% |
| Aug 13, 2015 | $0.24 | 2.53% |
| May 14, 2015 | $0.24 | 2.64% |
| Feb 12, 2015 | $0.24 | 2.62% |
KEMPER dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
KEMPER's payout ratio of 191% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Financial Services sector average of 33.7%, KEMPER's payout ratio is 467% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
KMPR dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Cna Financial Corp | 9.21% | $3.88 | 86.6% |
| KMPR KEMPER Corp | 5.39% | $1.28 | 191% |
| HIG Hartford Financial Services Group Inc | 1.82% | $2.32 | 16.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does KEMPER pay a dividend?
Yes, KEMPER has been paying dividends for the last 32 years.
When was KMPR's last dividend?
KEMPER's last regular dividend was on May 18, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.32 per share.
How much dividend does KEMPER pay (per share)?
On an annual basis KMPR pays $1.28 per share.
What is KEMPER's dividend yield?
KEMPER's current dividend yield is 5.59%.
How often does KEMPER pay dividends?
KEMPER pays dividends quarterly.
What is KEMPER's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of KEMPER is 191%.
Does KEMPER pay a good dividend?
KEMPER's dividend yield is above the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.